OEP COOP/DR Specialist

RCG, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k/IRA

Training & Development

Great Place to Work

Job summary

RCG, Inc. is seeking an experienced OEP COOP/DR Specialist to support our federal government customer. This on-call role requires active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and hands-on network experience.

The specialist will install, configure, and maintain secure network infrastructure, focusing on COOP and DR capabilities, and will participate in continuity exercises to ensure operational readiness of essential IT services.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 5+ years of experience in secure network environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and provide sustaining engineering support for secure network systems.
• Provide and maintain core network services, including DHCP, DNS, and VPN.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain systems used to manage end-to-end configuration of network systems and verify configuration accuracy.
• Support and maintain COOP and DR plans.
• Participate in continuity and disaster recovery exercises to ensure readiness of mission-critical IT services.
• Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, and related outages and coordinate with service providers.
• Mentor junior network engineers and document changes and resolutions.

Skills

Top Secret clearance with SCI

5+ years in secure networks

LAN/MAN/WAN experience

DHCP/DNS/VPN experience

ServiceNow experience

Education

DoD 8570/8320-compliant certifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT/InfoSec/CS

Tools

Networking hardware

Job description

OEP COOP/DR Specialist

Location: Classified Location
Position Type: On-Call - Approximately 2-3 Times per Quarter
Hourly Rate: $75 (plus lodging) - $90 (if local to job site) per hour
Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (SCI Eligible)
Certification Requirement: DoD 8570/8320-Compliant Certification(s)

Who We Are

RCG is a fast-growing federal contracting firm proudly Certified as a Great Place to Work for four consecutive years. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. At RCG, we deliver technology and mission support services that help government agencies succeed.

The Opportunity

RCG is seeking an experienced OEP COOP/DR Specialist with an active DoD Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibility to support our federal government customer.

This is an on-call position, requiring support approximately 2-3 times per quarter. The OEP COOP/DR Specialist will support the installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of secure network infrastructure while playing a critical role in maintaining the customer's Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) capabilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong secure-network experience, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the ability to support mission-essential IT services during continuity exercises and recovery operations.

What You'll Do

• Operate, maintain, and provide sustaining engineering support for secure network systems.
• Provide and maintain core network services, including DHCP, DNS, and VPN.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain systems used to manage the end-to-end configuration of network systems and regularly verify configuration accuracy.
• Support and maintain Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans.
• Participate in continuity and disaster recovery exercises and help ensure the readiness and availability of mission-essential services, including email, network drives, and other critical IT resources.
• Troubleshoot LAN, MAN, and WAN outages and coordinate resolution of connectivity issues with service providers.
• Support IT security personnel and participate in architecture and change review boards as required.
• Manage IP address configuration data within designated management systems.
• Grant and manage network access in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Document technical issues, resolutions, system changes, and progress.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior network engineers.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Current, active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 5+ years of experience working within a secure network environment.
• Current DoD 8570/8320-compliant certification(s).
• Strong hands-on experience supporting and troubleshooting LAN, MAN, and WAN environments.
• Experience troubleshooting network outages and connectivity issues in coordination with telecommunications and service providers.
• Experience supporting core network services, including DHCP, DNS, and VPN.
• Experience with enterprise ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and progress-reporting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to adapt to changing operational and mission requirements.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior network engineers.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Certified Great Place to Work for four consecutive years - join a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Competitive hourly compensation.
• Opportunity to work with advanced, secure network infrastructure supporting mission-critical federal systems.
• Direct role in maintaining continuity, disaster recovery, and operational readiness for critical IT services.
• Opportunity to apply your expertise in a highly secure and mission-focused environment.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift and move computer and network hardware weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RCG, Inc. does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Training & Development